FSMGROUPS is an enterprise Microsoft Certified or have I been scammed?

I was contacted by FMSGROUPS on a cold call telling me that my PC has been severely damaged. I stupidly (half asleep and shaken) gave them access to my PC as they see the corruption of files (about 1600 +) which, in theory, they removed. They assured me that they have been authenticated by Microsoft and I have paid for a subscription. I'm now concerned I was scammed. The people involved are difficult to understand for the questions were not always clearly answered. I was too worried because 86% damaged on a list of files do not follow their advice. Can you identify FSMGROUPS.com as a real company or do I have to take some kind of action (I just start scanning)? Thank you very much... Rodger Williamson

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